Sunday, August 9, 2009

Red Hook Sunday

Empty lot

I think that's a Freddy Krueger mask

A hook in Red Hook

Chelsea Garden Center

Gray Harbor Day

Alex checking out the trolley

Vintage Red Hook trolleys

My newest plant, a purple oxalis


Today Alex and I headed to Red Hook to walk around and go to Fairway. Our lofty plans of checking out the stores on Van Brunt, a trip to Ikea AND Fairway were marred by the fact that the stores were closed and we didn't have a car.

It ended up being fine as there was an art fair going on by the water, showcasing different local artists. We had a snack at Baked and then dinner at Hope & Anchor.

Despite the gray day, it was a wonderful date. We saw friends picnicking in community gardens, a girl get her stolen bike back and a guy shove his kayak into his apartment via the ground floor window. We walked by the old trolleys and tried to peer inside, then I bought a new houseplant (big purple clovers!) at Chelsea Garden Center. Awesome!

2 comments:

outnaboutnewyork.com said...

I love all your pictures from an "old forgotten time"- the buildings, the buses, the pier, the abandoned items. You didn't even have to say a word, the pictures were very profound. And I love how you ended it all with the amazing picture of the purple clovers... how beautiful!

AC said...

thanks for the kind words!

red hook is really awesome for those industrial photos. we need to spend more time over there.